Two years ago, BJ and I met at Pacers, our local running store. Pacers is home to a Tuesday/Thursday night fun run group, ranging anywhere from 10 to 100 people. It’s a great group of locals, all levels of ability and one common theme: we like (or in my case, love) to run!
I especially love that BJ and I met running because for anyone who reads I RUN LIKE A GIRL, I think it’s pretty obvious that I am obsessed with running. I mean, I was born to run! But, other than my love for running – BJ met me when a) I was running faster than him and b) I was hot and sweaty. Anyone that can fall in love with a sweaty woman who is faster than him = true love. One week after meeting, I claimed BJ all to myself.
Fast forward to October 29, 2009.
BJ and I had plans to run our favorite long run after work, appropriately named “long run”. It’s an 8 mile loop and we run it once every 2-3 weeks. (note: we always pack my hot pink CamelBak for hydration) It was a gorgeous night, not too hot, not too cold – perfect running weather. We were talking about our days, the weather, how we were feeling – normal running talk. Around mile 5, we run past this great park – it has tennis courts, a big open field, an old train caboose and a few picnic tables. BJ asked if we could “stop to stretch”. Of course – I was in no hurry (and feeling a little rickety myself).
So, we stopped. And then BJ started saying some really nice things to me, I mean really nice (I’ll leave all of the little details to us)….I started to think: “What’s going on here? Is he being an extra sweet boyfriend? Or, is he about to propose?” Around the same time I started thinking those things – BJ got down on one knee, pulled out a (gorgeous) ring from the CamelBak and asked me to
marry him.
I said: YES!!!!
Unfortunately we had 3 miles left – so we practically had to sprint home because I could not wait to tell everyone our wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even more fun – BJ made reservations at our favorite restaurant and had told them we were getting engaged. When we arrived, there was champagne and a delicious bottle of wine waiting for us – and personal “congratulations” menus. We had wonderful food and wine and dessert. It was absolutely perfect! And I could not be happier!
So, we met running, we both love to run and BJ proposed on a run – I could not think of a more perfect way for us to get engaged!
BEST PROPOSAL EVER!! Kudos to BJ for being creative, sweet and ADORABLE!!! Congrats to you both! I'm SOOO happy for you!!!! 🙂 🙂
O.M.G. GIRL THAT IS THE MOST ROMANTIC THING EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations!! Sounds like you found a wonderful match in BJ. I met my husband ultrarunning, and we knew pretty quickly. Hooray for love and running!
Best night ever! I love you guys.
I agree with Nicole. Best proposal ever! Thanks for sharing your story. I don't even know you, and it still put a smile on my face.
THATS SO CUTEEE 🙂 Congrats!
OH MY!!! That is such a wonderful sweet story!!! congratulations this is such a FUN time!!!
Congrats! Welcome to the club! 🙂
CONGRATS! That is so sweet and such a great story to have of how he proposed!!
Such an amazing proposal story! Congrats!!! I can't wait to hear about all the wedding planning details (love wedding planning!)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wonderful engagement story. Can't wait to hear about wedding plans.
Congrats! This is SOOOO exciting, and I think that's an awesome engagement story!
Wow! Congratulations! So happy for you too! Another running success! Yay!
This is seriously the CUTEST story ever. I am smiling from ear to ear. Hugs and congrats!! Soon you will be Run Like a Bride 🙂
I got the socks.. THANKS AGAIN!
Congratulations! Seriously the sweetest proposal I've heard of in a long time.
Love Margaritas!! Awesome story-Congrats!!! Great Blog. I've really enjoyed reading it!
Congratulations! That's AMAZING!!
Congratulations! What a great story and he sounds like a great guy! I've been hoping for this ever since I started reading your blog a few months ago! Now you just need to pick a race for the wedding morning–or at least the honeymoon weekend!
Totally where I want to meet my guy is out running. And what a great way to get engaged. Swoon. I'm still looking for my runner guy. I don't think he exists in my town so I'm moving on next year.
Awwww! That is so cute! Congrats!!! Maybe you can be one of those people who get married at the top of Heartbreak Hill while running the Boston Marathon!
Congratulations!!! What a great proposal and the bling, wowza!
CONGRATULATIONS! YEAAA!! How awesome. 🙂 So happy for you two
Lauren
http://www.teamgiles.com
Congratulations!!! What happy news. And beautiful ring. Here's to long life and happiness together! Cheers!
That is SO incredibly sweet 🙂 Congratulations!! The ring is beautiful, but more importantly-that story is beautiful 🙂 very intricate works in your life!!! LOVE this post, thanks for sharing that amazing moment with all of us 😀
Wow, awesome! What a beautiful story! And beautiful ring!!
Oh. My. Goodness. I just got teary-eyed thinking of that! How abso-freaking-lutely amazing. A million and one CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congrats – What a great story.
I have been waiting anxiously for this post!!! I'll give you a big hug tomorrow when I see you – congrats!!!
I've already commented but seriously… I told all my runner friends about this yesterday! Sweetest, most romantic, running proposal EVER!!!! 🙂
How exciting. He's so romantic! 🙂 And your ring is beautiful!! Can't wait to hear what running stuff makes its way into the wedding planning:)
Yay!!! Congratulations!!! That is such a great way to propose! Your ring is gorgeous!
CJ
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a sweet proposal and so appropriate. So happy for you guys! Gorgeous bling, too. 🙂
what a great proposal! So sweet, love your ring! May you log many miles in your future together, congrats!
You just lived my dream! How amazing and what a wonderful way to start your futures together! May all the miles together be great ones! Congratulations
OMG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Love, love love that story!!!
Congratulations! What an awesome engagement story. One of life's happiest moments intermingled with your great passion. The ring is beautiful, enjoy!
CONGRATS!!! What an adorable story. Well done, sir. Well done.
WOW WOW WOWZA! That is such a cute story from when you met right down to the proposal! YAY! Congrats to both of you!
Congrats girl! What a fun engagement story! Looking forward to hearing about wedding plans!!
Wow! Congrats!! What an awesome proposal and so personal to the two of you!!!
Congratulations!! Sounds like the perfect proposal!
Great story!!! Congrats. And a big thumbs up to BJ; talk about know what's up!
That is so AWESOME!!!!!! CONGRATS 🙂 Great blog!
Congratulations! What an awesome story and since he's a runner, he'll always understand…"I got to get my run in."
A very big congratulations!! What a very sweet story you guys have. Enjoy all the wedding planning.
Congratulations girl!!! That sounds like a beautiful way to propose. Lucky girl and beautiful bling!
Yeah, running love stories are the best ever!!! I'm so happy for you and BJ, how sweet.
Congrats! That's a great story! Love the ring and that you took a picture on top of the menu! 🙂
just stumbled onto your blog…what an awesome story. congratulations…looking forward to following the adventure(s)!
Congratulations! You have a beautiful story to tell the rest of your life — and you have a lifelong running partner.
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful way to propose!!! What a great story to share with your kids one day!!!
That is such a great story! What a creative and personal idea for a proposal!
What an awesome story! Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!!! I'm smiling from ear to ear now from reading that story! That is possibly the most romantic thing I have ever heard!
I love your blog!
I see a lot of your races were done in va. I live in Hampton Roads area. Do you live in va too?
Congratulations! saturday is our 11th wedding anniversary. i hope you guys have a great wedding and many wonderful years together.
So sweet! Congratulations! And don't forget to keep us updated on the wedding planning progress..